Gwen, Many, many thanks for these Robley references. They are tantalising - I really must try to track down these "other" Robleys. It's an uncommon name, so there could be a reasonably close connection a generation or so earlier, perhaps. I have been in touch with Robley researchers in Cumberland, England. There are still lots and lots of Robleys in Carlisle (where the Gosford/Wyong John Robley's grandfather came from). I have also been in touch with Roblee (sic) researchers in USA. They don't seem to be connected to the English Robleys. (They seem to stem from a "Raplee" origin, European, but not British). I'm writing this on Sunday evening. I hope tomorrow's mail will bring your letter. Will let you know! Best wishes, John P.S. Am re-reading your "Old Gosford and District in Pictures" and "More Old Gosford and District in Pictures." Wonderful! -----Original Message----- From: Gwen Dundon <[email protected]> To: John Ross <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, 16 September 2000 10:54 Subject: Robley clan >Dear John, > >I had a quick look at the Historical Records of Australia, Series 3, Vol 4 >at the library while there this morning re the Robley I remembered vaguely >as being mentioned. Just to satisfy myself about the name! > >On p.784, there is a list of settlers and land holders of Hobart Town who >were signatories in an enclosure to an address to Mr R.W. Loane by Sorrell, >dated 4.7.1818. Among them: George Robley and John Robley. > >On p.851, there are details of matters relating to the claim of John Robley >and J. Mitchell for some land in Hobart Town. The date was 24.3.1819. > >Not your family apparently, but I thought these references said something >about a John Robley in the military - WRONG! > >Let me know please if the Snail Mail material sent to you during last week >does not turn up - other mail is missing. > >Best wishes, >Gwen >